Building record MYO4146 - Pinfold, Main St, Knapton
Summary
Brick built historic construction in an old farming village. Nominated for inclusion on the Local List of Heritage Assets.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SE 5599 5229 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SE55SE |
| Civil Parish | Rufforth and Knapton, City of York, North Yorkshire |
| Unitary Authority | City of York, North Yorkshire |
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Full Description
Example of a circular village pound or pinfold which are increasingly rare in a national context, a reminder of historic rural village life as it was used to deal with the problem of stray livestock. It's a round enclosure with a single entrance , constructed with curved red brick , its unusal in that it is placed outside the centre of the village.
York Civic Trust
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 11 2024 2:13PM